Why Rewards Are Effective When Teaching Delayed Children, Pt 2
22 Jul 2024 · 1 min
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Ming (Agents of Speech) argues that rewards — not punishment — are more effective when teaching developmentally delayed children because rewards motivate children to engage willingly. He contrasts scolding/repetition-as-punishment (which leads children to avoid the activity) with creating situations where children seek out learning (e.g., parents reporting children bringing toys and asking for "learning time"). The core point is that engagement and eagerness to participate matter more than the specific instructional goal (e.g., yes/no questions or reading); first ensure the child wants to sit and do the activity.
